giveaway time!

Today, at long last, my apple pendants have gone on sale in my Etsy shop. I know I have said quite a lot about them on here already, so I will try not to bang on about them again. Instead, … Continue reading

pretty in print

I have endless admiration for those who print their own fabrics. It is an ambition of mine to learn how to do just that in the not-too-distant future. I love the idea of producing something completely from scratch. But for … Continue reading

bags of talent

I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for a nice handbag. Not the celebrity-endorsed, cost-an-arm-and-a-leg, big-name designer sort of handbag (just as well – my budget would not stretch). No, I like my bags like I like most other … Continue reading

brightening up

This was my sofa yesterday. The sun had finally shown its face and good light waits for no one… Time for a long overdue photography session! I also needed a bit of a sort-out, having just reclaimed some bits of … Continue reading

here be monsters!

You may remember that some time ago I did a little vintage fabric swapsie with fellow blogger Georgina Giles. Well, it’s always great to see what other people make of the fabrics in your own stash. They are always so different … Continue reading

so who’s ada bea?

So who’s Ada Bea? Well, it’s not my actual name, that’s Amanda (well I am a child of the 60’s!). Ada Bea was my Grandma. It’s also the nickname my Mum gave me when I was little. My Grandma loved … Continue reading